Ridley Park

Ridley Park is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was named after a place in Cheshire, England, and it was founded by railroad president Isaac Hinckley in 1871. City dwellers seeking relief from the crowded urban areas quickly bought up the new homes in Ridley Park, and it became popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century as a summer resort for wealthy Philadelphians. In 2016, Ridley Park had a population of 7,023 people.